Artist Statement

"My art is conservative in character--a commitment to subject matter, limited palette, traditional drawing, historical references. Over the years my work has evolved from complex arrangements to vastly simplified, iconic images of single objects, or at most two. My aim is to express a quiet, concentrated feeling of devotion, like being alone in a small chapel. I like the tension between illusion of space and light, and a rich, worked surface. Perhaps a viewer might find in my work a respite from our busy lives." -Paul Weber

Biography

Paul Weber lives in Fox Lake, Illinois. He's a professionally trained artist with academic degrees from St. John's University and the University of Iowa, where he received his MFA. He retired from a 20-year career in graphic design and software engineering, and is painting full time.